There are cosplayers with great pictures for social media and then there is me. Have a very flat depressed ginger elf because I just can’t do any better.

Photo (and cause of the apparent death) by @envisionedeternity

(Bonus for the historical and art friends: same energy)

Maedhros tunic, belt and pouch are finally done! (Okay, there will be silver buckles on the tunic but at least the three months of hand quilting are over). Not featuring the bracers, I’m feeling too lazy to put them on.

You won’t believe how great I feel when I’m wearing this.

(And I really need a haircut and a proper makeup)

The last stitch. The sleevil has been successfully defeated. Will I do this complicated quilting thing again? Probably not. Is it perfect? Nope - I know all the flaws and I have beaten myself up for it for way too many times. But it is mine. The most elaborate thing I have ever created. I have trouble finishing complex art pieces because I’m easily distracted. This was like my personal willpower exercise and I have succeeded. #maedhros #maedhroscosplay #tolkiencosplay #elf #elfcosplay #handstitched #handsewing #quilt #handquilting #silmarillioncosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4tGXFLHT6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=